The Real Post Grad
Allison
Remember
The first few years of post grad life are full of things to remember. Remember to budget for utilities when renting your first apartment! Don’t forget to include computer software skills on your resume! Remember your car is getting up there in mileage and you may need to budget for a new one soon! Don’t … Continue reading
Austin: First Impressions
I’ve been in Austin for a little over a month now, so I think it’s about time I write about my first impressions of the city! For those who are new here, Shikole and I both moved to Austin blindly. I’ve visited Texas before since I have relatives who live in Houston, but had absolutely … Continue reading
From a 24 Year Old Social Media Manager
I recently read the article Why Every Social Media Manager Should Be Under 25 by Catherine Sloane. Catherine, a recent grad from the University of Iowa, argues that because those of us in our young twenties were in high school when social media sites like Facebook and Twitter began, we therefore understand the best and most … Continue reading
1,811 Miles Later
I apologize for my recent blog absence, but I have a good excuse, I promise! I’ve been busy driving halfway across the country and settling into my new home, Austin, TX! I have so many stories to share with you about the drive down and my Austin experiences so far, so I’m going to break … Continue reading
Packing My Life Into A Hyundai Elantra
As I grow older, I’ve been finding it easier and easier to minimize my belongings. I’ve learned to limit the number of physical things that hold sentimental value, and now recognize when it’s time to donate or throw out older pieces of clothing, furniture, and other home goods. That being said, this move has really … Continue reading
Contently Online Writing Portfolios
Long gone are the days of hauling manilla folders filled with newspaper clippings to job interviews. Most employers would much rather have relevant links or pdfs of your writing directly emailed to them. While it’s important that the selection of writing samples you send to employers relates directly to the position you’re applying for, I … Continue reading
Quitting
Fun fact: I’ve only quit two jobs since I began working at 15 years old. Though I’ve left other jobs to go back to college and have had temporary summer internships, the decision to leave every place I worked was never mine. My jobs always just had a planned end. The first job I quit … Continue reading
